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Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Below are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. March 27 to April 1 … Continued

Santa Ana Youth Employment Program accepting applications through April 6

Paid job opportunities are available for youth ages 16 to 30 with the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program. We are now accepting applications until April 6 for summer jobs offered through the Santa Ana Work Center. Earn $20 per hour  Work 20 hours per week Gain valuable experience Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Live in … Continued

Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the … Continued

Peace, Love and Run: Santa Ana Fun Run returns May 17

Registration is now open for the annual 5k/10k race hosted by the City of Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dust off your bell-bottoms and tie-dye shirts! The Santa Ana Fun Run is back with a far-out ’70s theme, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Runners and walkers of all levels are … Continued

Archways Santa Ana affordable housing community opens with financial support from City of Santa Ana

Development addresses the need for affordable housing for low-income families and supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness or mental illness SANTA ANA, Calif. — Low-income residents have a new place to call home at Archways Santa Ana, a community of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments providing affordable housing for low-income tenants and supportive people … Continued

Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey now and share your ideas

Which City of Santa Ana services and programs are important to you? Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey to share your ideas! We are currently planning the annual City budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins July 1, and we want to hear from our residents, business owners and other community stakeholders. Your responses … Continued

CalOptima Health selects Santa Ana for Street Medicine Program expansion to serve unhoused population

Program will deliver transformative health care, social services and housing navigation to individuals experiencing homelessness. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness, following months of advocacy by City … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 27, 2025

In the February 27, 2025, edition of the COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories) newsletter, join us for the opening of our completely renovated all-access playground, see an amazing new mural mosaic, get discounted Anaheim Ducks tickets, and learn and share ideas about street lighting, public housing, tenants’ rights and starting a business. And much … Continued

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